US Bridges

Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of E Dodge · Structure no. 102120B04820001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurtle Creek DR
CrossesDouglas Branch Trib
Location0.20 MI N of E Dodge
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34093, -95.29475
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Creek DR over Douglas Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.